Stage 1 Meaningful Use (2011 and 2012) Meaningful Use includes both a core set and a menu set of objectives that are specific to eligible professionals: 4 There are 25 Meaningful Use objectives consisting of 15 required core objectives and 10 menu set objectives. 5 A total of 20 of the 25 objectives must be met to qualify for an incentive payment 5, including all 15 required core objectives ....